Hidden in the hands-the special inner Bagua acupoints for pediatric massage

摘要

cqvip:Pediatric massage is one of the external treatment methods that can improve children'sconstitution and immunity by regulating the viscera (the basic organs in traditonal Chinesemedicine theory), dredging the meridians, regulating Qi and blood, and balancing Yin and Yang.As one of the specific acupoints of pediatric massage, inner Bagua acupoint (one of the clinicallyused acupoints in children's massage that locate in the palm of the hand and the periphery ofthe palm) play a key role. Inner Bagua acupoints are the commonly used acupoints in pediatricmassage, which have the function of regulating Qi and eliminating phlegm (a kind pathologicfluid in TCM theory) and improving digestion. Inner Bagua acupoints have a unique curativeeffect on many diseases of digestive and respiratory system in children. Therefore, this articleattempts to elaborate and summarize the origin, location, operation and clinical application ofthe inner Bagua acupoints. This article hopes to provide a basis information for advocating anddisseminating pediatric massage, which is favorable for wide-range popularization anddevelopment.